Feb 03, 2021 / Climate Change / Yours To Protect
The federal government needs to stop Ontario from fast-tracking two GTA mega-highways
The Ontario government is trying to bring two massive 400-series highway projects back from the dead in the GTA. To add insult to injury,…Read More
Dec 17, 2020 / Climate Change
DON’T LET THE HATERS MISLEAD YOU: INCREASING THE PRICE ON CARBON POLLUTION IS GOOD FOR OUR FUTURE
The federal government recently announced a plan to raise the price on carbon to help meet their climate change commitments. Hot on the heels…Read More
Dec 03, 2020 / Climate Change
Can Ontario’s climate change plan be salvaged?
On November 27, 2020, Minister Yurek outlined his government’s progress on its Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan, and claimed to be lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Our…Read More
Nov 20, 2020 / Climate Change / Livable Communities
Ontario's Auditor General issues a scathing report on the province's environmental actions
Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk tabled a scathing annual report on environmental issues this week, blasting the Province once again for failing to do…Read More
Oct 07, 2020 / Climate Change
Can cycling pave the way for a greener, more equitable recovery?
This has been a big year for cycling and the infrastructure that supports it. COVID-19 drastically increased demand for bikes and tune-ups, leaving many…Read More
Sep 15, 2020 / Climate Change / Livable Communities / Yours To Protect
Why building more highways won't make your commute any better
Think back to the last time you were stuck in traffic on a highway. Did you imagine how much faster you could go with…Read More
Aug 11, 2020 / Livable Communities
6 reasons not to fast track the construction of Ontario’s new mega-highway
The Ontario government recently announced new measures to fast-track the environmental assessment for Highway 413, a proposed 400-series highway, also known as the GTA…Read More
Jul 13, 2020 / Climate Change / Livable Communities
Ontario's recovery plan may help developers but it won't help you
Premier Ford’s COVID-19 recovery plan is a big developer’s dream. Passing off a transparent repackaging of developers’ wish list as much-needed help in a…Read More
Jun 22, 2020 / Climate Change
Ontario’s Environment Plan is Failing – Again
The Made-In-Ontario Environment Plan is failing, again. This time it’s because the province is failing to reduce how much natural gas it burns. This…Read More
Jun 03, 2020 / Climate Change
How cleaner vehicles can bring big public health benefits and fight climate change
Public health studies show that people who live near roads and highways are exposed to a harmful amount of air pollution from cars, buses…Read More